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By Cedric L. Stines Chief Reporter After seven hours of deliberations, a federal jury found a former DePaul professor guilty March 19 of a failed 1992 bombing launched in the name of Puerto Rican independence. Jose Solis Jordan, who is currently in federal custody, will spend at least six years in prison for his role in the By Mark McCarrell Assistant News Editor In what is being classified as an attempted suicide by the Public Safety Office, a DePaul student was injured from a fall frorr-^he top of the Sheffield Parking Facility, 2345 N. Sheffield Ave. Official Public Safety reports verify that a white male fell from the building onto Sheffield Avenue at 6:32 a.m. March 20. Former professor guilty of bombing bomb attack at a Northwest Side military recruiting center. Solis, 46, was an associate professor in the School of Education from 1991 through 1995. Now a professor in Puerto Rico, Solis is the only person to be charged for the bombing, despite the fact that others were involved. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Bunge saw the verdict as a victory against political terrorism. "I think it sends out a message that each of us is entitled to speak his mind and hold his or her own political beliefs but no one is entitled to advance According to the report, a witness driving south on Sheffield Avenue spotted the victim standing on the roof of the parking facility. As the witness passed Centennial Hall, 2350 N. Sheffield Ave., the victim was on the ground. Public Safety officers immediately responded to the emergency call to tend to the victim as emergency vehicles were called to the scene. The victim was trans­ The headlining act for this year's Fest will be announced Monday, according to Darryll Arrington, co-advisor for the DePaul Activities Board. Past headliners, have included Blessed Union of Souls, Sister Soleil and, last year, De La Soul. THE DEPAULIA Friday, April 2,1999 Vol. LXXVII No. 18 DEPAUL UNIVERSITY'S OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER their political beliefs through terror or an act that could cause pain to others." Bunge, who prosecuted Solis with Assistant U.S. Attorney Virginia Kendall, said,"This isn't a case about politics or about Puerto Rican independence, it's a case about a bombing on the streets of Chicago." The government's case against Solis was driven by "act that was done to further the political motive," not the political motive itself, Bunge said. Defense attorney Jed Stone portrayed Solis as a political scapegoat ported to Illinois Masonic Hospital at approximately 6:55 a.m. According to Dean of Students Cindy Summers, the victim is in critical but stable condition. Also, no direct conversation has been made with the victim by DePaul officials. University personnel have been in contact with the .family. Summers and Mark Ramirez, director of university Counseling Who will headline the Fest? See Solis Continued on page 13 Suicide attempt at Sheffield garage Photo courtesy of DePaulia archives Michael Garrett Farrelly Students describe their edu- cinrAr Quipping to the Yearning for 'Poi'sed for the This 10 isn't perfect muse of cynicism learning Services, want to remind everyone that services are available at all times for those in need of one to one counseling. "It's a matter of minutes where someone can be in person or on the phone giving immediate assistance," said Summers. University Counseling Services, Centennial Hall room 302, holds walk-in counseling hours. By Nicole Sutcliffe News Editor With only seven weeks left until the Fest, scheduled for May 21, there is still not a definite headlining band. According to Frank Conte, director of the DePaul Activities Board, there is a possibility the headliner will be hip-hop group Outkast. "As of now we have a verbal agreement for them to play," said Conte. Darryll Arrington, co-advisor of DAB said they are having problems with Outcast's availability and with receiving the necessary paperwork from their management.Other bands that are playing at the Fest this year will be Dr. Morg and Tha' 12-Legged Funk Machine, the winner of the battle of the bands during homecoming, Jamestown, a local Chicago band and Natty Nation, a local reggae band. "At the battle of the bands the audience danced and a lot of people know Dr. Morg from the school of music so the Fest should Frank Orrall attacks a handful of vener- cational spring break service on band's local success better next year. able institutions. trips. and its ftitoire* OP/ED Page 16 COMMUNITY Page 18 MAGAZINE Page 20 SPORTS Page 29 Former DePaul professor Jose Solis Jordan, who was found guilty March 19, will remain in federal custody until his July 7 sentencing. Photo courtesy of defendsolis.org If you or someone you know is in need of help please contact University Counseling Services at (773) 325 7780, the Lincoln Park Public Safety Office at (773) 3257777 or the Loop Public Safety Office at (312) 362-8400. Counseling is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more on suicides see News page 12 be fun," Lena'e Harris, music coordinator for DAB said. "Natty Nation has gotten a lot of reviews including those from the Onion and the Tribune." Before the Fest, the Student Government Association is sponsoring the "Taste of DePaul" in the quad, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students, staff and alumni will have free admission to the Fest with their DePaul ID. Outside guests must pay $10 for admission. Tickets can be purchased in the Programs and Organizations Office during the two weeks prior to the Fest or at the ticket booth in Alumni Hall the day of the Fest. The Fest begins on Susan M. Wish Field at 4 p.m. DAB is expecting more than 3500 people to attend. Students who would like to volunteer to help should call the DAB office at: (773) 325-7446. fpfWte things that will male the. Contributing Susan Meza

By Cedric L. Stines Chief Reporter After seven hours of deliberations, a federal jury found a former DePaul professor guilty March 19 of a failed 1992 bombing launched in the name of Puerto Rican independence. Jose Solis Jordan, who is currently in federal custody, will spend at least six years in prison for his role in the By Mark McCarrell Assistant News Editor In what is being classified as an attempted suicide by the Public Safety Office, a DePaul student was injured from a fall frorr-^he top of the Sheffield Parking Facility, 2345 N. Sheffield Ave. Official Public Safety reports verify that a white male fell from the building onto Sheffield Avenue at 6:32 a.m. March 20. Former professor guilty of bombing bomb attack at a Northwest Side military recruiting center. Solis, 46, was an associate professor in the School of Education from 1991 through 1995. Now a professor in Puerto Rico, Solis is the only person to be charged for the bombing, despite the fact that others were involved. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan Bunge saw the verdict as a victory against political terrorism. "I think it sends out a message that each of us is entitled to speak his mind and hold his or her own political beliefs but no one is entitled to advance According to the report, a witness driving south on Sheffield Avenue spotted the victim standing on the roof of the parking facility. As the witness passed Centennial Hall, 2350 N. Sheffield Ave., the victim was on the ground. Public Safety officers immediately responded to the emergency call to tend to the victim as emergency vehicles were called to the scene. The victim was trans­ The headlining act for this year's Fest will be announced Monday, according to Darryll Arrington, co-advisor for the DePaul Activities Board. Past headliners, have included Blessed Union of Souls, Sister Soleil and, last year, De La Soul. THE DEPAULIA Friday, April 2,1999 Vol. LXXVII No. 18 DEPAUL UNIVERSITY'S OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER their political beliefs through terror or an act that could cause pain to others." Bunge, who prosecuted Solis with Assistant U.S. Attorney Virginia Kendall, said,"This isn't a case about politics or about Puerto Rican independence, it's a case about a bombing on the streets of Chicago." The government's case against Solis was driven by "act that was done to further the political motive," not the political motive itself, Bunge said. Defense attorney Jed Stone portrayed Solis as a political scapegoat ported to Illinois Masonic Hospital at approximately 6:55 a.m. According to Dean of Students Cindy Summers, the victim is in critical but stable condition. Also, no direct conversation has been made with the victim by DePaul officials. University personnel have been in contact with the .family. Summers and Mark Ramirez, director of university Counseling Who will headline the Fest? See Solis Continued on page 13 Suicide attempt at Sheffield garage Photo courtesy of DePaulia archives Michael Garrett Farrelly Students describe their edu- cinrAr Quipping to the Yearning for 'Poi'sed for the This 10 isn't perfect muse of cynicism learning Services, want to remind everyone that services are available at all times for those in need of one to one counseling. "It's a matter of minutes where someone can be in person or on the phone giving immediate assistance," said Summers. University Counseling Services, Centennial Hall room 302, holds walk-in counseling hours. By Nicole Sutcliffe News Editor With only seven weeks left until the Fest, scheduled for May 21, there is still not a definite headlining band. According to Frank Conte, director of the DePaul Activities Board, there is a possibility the headliner will be hip-hop group Outkast. "As of now we have a verbal agreement for them to play," said Conte. Darryll Arrington, co-advisor of DAB said they are having problems with Outcast's availability and with receiving the necessary paperwork from their management.Other bands that are playing at the Fest this year will be Dr. Morg and Tha' 12-Legged Funk Machine, the winner of the battle of the bands during homecoming, Jamestown, a local Chicago band and Natty Nation, a local reggae band. "At the battle of the bands the audience danced and a lot of people know Dr. Morg from the school of music so the Fest should Frank Orrall attacks a handful of vener- cational spring break service on band's local success better next year. able institutions. trips. and its ftitoire* OP/ED Page 16 COMMUNITY Page 18 MAGAZINE Page 20 SPORTS Page 29 Former DePaul professor Jose Solis Jordan, who was found guilty March 19, will remain in federal custody until his July 7 sentencing. Photo courtesy of defendsolis.org If you or someone you know is in need of help please contact University Counseling Services at (773) 325 7780, the Lincoln Park Public Safety Office at (773) 3257777 or the Loop Public Safety Office at (312) 362-8400. Counseling is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more on suicides see News page 12 be fun," Lena'e Harris, music coordinator for DAB said. "Natty Nation has gotten a lot of reviews including those from the Onion and the Tribune." Before the Fest, the Student Government Association is sponsoring the "Taste of DePaul" in the quad, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students, staff and alumni will have free admission to the Fest with their DePaul ID. Outside guests must pay $10 for admission. Tickets can be purchased in the Programs and Organizations Office during the two weeks prior to the Fest or at the ticket booth in Alumni Hall the day of the Fest. The Fest begins on Susan M. Wish Field at 4 p.m. DAB is expecting more than 3500 people to attend. Students who would like to volunteer to help should call the DAB office at: (773) 325-7446. fpfWte things that will male the. Contributing Susan Meza